About Us
OUR MISSION
To revolutionize the field of immunodiagnostics and immunodetection by replacing current technologies with highly sensitive and customizable biological nanorods
Meet the Team
Prof. Jasna Rakonjac
President and CSO
Inventor of Nanorods. PhD Rockefeller University. Expertise in phage display, nanorod production and structure, microbiology and immunology. Over 70 publications and 4 patents. Directs R&D development, leads in the creation of IP.
Paul Smith
CEO
Internationally experienced senior commercial executive in health and science-based businesses
Catherine Davenport
PhD Student/Development Scientist
Co-inventor of Nanorods. KiwiNet Emerging Innovator. Design and testing of Nanorod-based diagnostic tests, vaccine development.
Dr. Silvia de la Rosa
Managing Scientist
PhD from Massey University. Molecular Biology Specialist. Research and development , upscaling production pipeline.
Dr. Jennifer Tu
Development Scientist
PhD from Massey University. Protein Biochemistry Specialist. Research and development of post-production modification of Nanorods, development of beacons.
Dr. Ruby Roach
Development Scientist
PhD from Massey University. Research and development of fluorescence microscopy applications.
Zander Potgieter
Masters student
Research and development of alternative nanorod modifications.
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